What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji?

The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.

Is there a direct bus between Howrah Station and Shikharji?

No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Station to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bridge and arriving at Parasnath via Kolkata, West Bengal and Dhanbad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Howrah Station and Shikharji?

No, there is no direct train from Howrah Station to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Howrah Station to Shikharji?

The distance between Howrah Station and Shikharji is 296 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.

How do I travel from Howrah Station to Shikharji without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.

How long does it take to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah Station to Shikharji bus from?

Howrah Station to Shikharji bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.

Where do I catch the Howrah Station to Shikharji train from?

Howrah Station to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.

Train or bus from Howrah Station to Shikharji?

The best way to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Howrah Station to Shikharji bus arrive?

Howrah Station to Shikharji bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Dhanbad station.

Where does the Howrah Station to Shikharji train arrive?

Howrah Station to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.

Can I drive from Howrah Station to Shikharji?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Station to Shikharji is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Howrah Station to Shikharji.

Where can I stay near Shikharji?

There are 66+ hotels available in Shikharji.

Howrah Station to Shikharji - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah Station to Shikharji by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12311 / ...
5h 54m
₹200–1,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
8h 26m
₹850–2,900
Drive 329.7 km
1. Drive from Howrah Station to Shikharjicar 329.7 km
5h 51m
₹3,707–5,354
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howrah Station to Shikharjitaxi 329.7 km
5h 51m
₹7,000–9,000
Fly, train, taxi
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
2. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain
3. Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
6h 56m
₹5,158–13,288
Bus via Khejurtala
1. Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Howrah, West Bengal - Dhanbad
9h 31m

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY) flights

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Distance: 296.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and Shikharji, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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